Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country.  A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters.  Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.


HYDE-SMITH LEADS RENEWED EFFORT TO HELP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS

HYDE-SMITH LEADS RENEWED EFFORT TO HELP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS

Reintroduces Bill to Create Options for Policyholders as Higher FEMA Flood Insurance Premiums Kick In

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her legislation to protect policyholders from higher National Flood Insurance Program premiums until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) meets certain accountability and transparency requirements.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance...

HYDE-SMITH ASKS BIDEN ADMIN. TO AMEND FUNDING REQUEST TO INCLUDE JACKSON WATER CRISIS

HYDE-SMITH ASKS BIDEN ADMIN. TO AMEND FUNDING REQUEST TO INCLUDE JACKSON WATER CRISIS

Miss. Senator Suggests Capital City Emergency Warrants as Much Attention as Other Disasters and Monkeypox

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the Biden administration to submit a new funding request to Congress to help resolve the water crisis in Jackson, arguing the Mississippi capital city’s emergency needs to be on par with other disaster situations around the country.

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS TO SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS TO SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Miss. Senators, Colleagues Sign Letter on Shortages that Put Grid at Risk Ahead of Storm Season 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined colleagues in calling on President Biden to immediately address the urgent supply chain shortages threatening the Southeast region’s electric infrastructure as storm season begins.

U.S. Senator...

OUR OPINION: Tornado response shows Mississippi at her best

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

OUR OPINION: Tornado response shows Mississippi at her best

Daily Journal Editorial Board

The tornadoes that ripped across Mississippi last Friday left a trail of devastation and despair. People lost homes, businesses, valuables and — tragically — their...